Summer in Chamonix

In summer, the chalet is a magical place. The huge garden becomes a perfect setting for a leisurely barbe­cue beneath the sunshade on the terrace, a campfire under the stars in the firepit or just to relax in a hammock and watch the butter­flies.
All around, the Alps beckon with their exhil­a­rat­ing mix of soaring peaks and glaci­ers to be explored and shady forest walks and rides to enjoy.…

Family Activ­i­ties in Summer

Holidays in Chamonix are perfect for families with older children or teenagers who love the exhil­a­ra­tion of the mountains, and there’s loads for younger children to enjoy.
Summer family activ­i­ties in Chamonix

Cable Cars and Mountain Railways

The highest cable car in Europe and among the most spectac­u­lar in the world — the incom­pa­ra­ble Aiguille Du Midi is a highlight of Chamonix, and don’t miss the beauti­ful ascent of Montenvers to see the Mer de Glacé. Chamonix’s cable cars and railways in summer

Chamonix hikes: Walking in the Mont Blanc region

For many, this is the reason to come to Chamonix. From easy walks to beauti­ful chalet restau­rants, to wilder Alpine adven­tures staying overnight in high mountain refuges, the huge variety of lift-accessed paths have something for every­one.
Hiking in Chamonix

Mountain Biking

Chamonix mountain biking is spectac­u­lar — rugged, rocky, natural trails that corkscrew through deep pine woods, past dizzy­ing drops or through beauti­ful high mountain meadows. There’s lift accessed descents for downhillers, challeng­ing cross country terrain in awe-inspiring surround­ings, or gentle family rides on quiet paths on the flat valley floor. You can store your bikes in the shed for extra security.
Chamonix mountain bike ideas

Climb­ing

The birth­place of mountaineer­ing as we know it today, Chamonix needs no intro­duc­tion to climbers. From the chalet, you can pick out famous routes up the awe-inspiring face of the Dru and the tower­ing spires of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, or go boulder­ing on the Pierre d’Orthaz in the foot (and finger) prints of some of the world’s finest climbers. Climb­ing at any level is possi­ble here, from quick intro­duc­tory courses on rock or ice climb­ing to the grand classics of the Walker Spur or the Triolet. The sky is, quite liter­ally, the limit.
Go climb­ing in Chamonix

Paraglid­ing

Tandem flights from a variety of launch sites, or if you get bitten by the bug, you can learn to fly solo with a number of accred­ited schools.
Paraglid­ing in Chamonix

White Water

Rafting, canyon­ing and hydrospeed­ing are all tremen­dous fun.
White Water Sport in Chamonix

Chamonix Golf

Chamonix’s superb golf course with spectac­u­lar scenery all around is just a short walk from the chalet
Golfing in Chamonix

Day Trips

If you’d like a day explor­ing the region around Chamonix, here’s some sugges­tions. It’s just a short drive to Italy or Switzer­land as well.
Days out around Chamonix

And More…

This is just a few of the more popular activ­i­ties! Horse riding, swimming, glacier walking, via ferrata, hot air balloon­ing, helicopter rides, fishing, plung­ing gorges, tennis or Petanque… or the more relax­ing French pleasures of a long lunch of local cheese and chilled Savoie Rose wine, taking in the stunning scenery from our shaded balcony or terrace, listen­ing to the river and the birdsong.

Need a quick overview? My blog post lists the five things not to miss in summer!

Cool drinks on the balcony in summer